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each time I try to run system restore I get the system restore error where it asks if you want to send an error report to MS. the info in the report is
Navigate to C:\WINDOWS\system32\Restore folder and rename rstrui.exe to rstrui.xxx. Reboot and System File Protection should replace it. If it is replaced click on it and test System Restore.
If that doesn't fix it, try reinstalling System Restore. All existing restore points will be lost, but that really doesn't matter because System Restore isn't working anyway.